Traditional Icelandic Cuisine
Food in Iceland is, first of all, delicious and hearty national dishes, the prices for which in local establishments are at the average European level..
Food in Iceland
Icelandic cuisine has been influenced by Norwegian, Danish and Swedish culinary traditions. The diet of Icelanders mainly consists of dairy products, meat, fish.
In Iceland, try toast with butter, jam and cheese (ristaobrauomeoosti); dried fish with oil (this appetizer is called “harofiskur”); a dairy product that is both soft cheese and yogurt (skyr); sausage made from sheep offal (slatur); shark meat dish (hakarl); smoked lamb (hangikjot); salmon steak; whale meat chops; cod cheeks.
And those with a sweet tooth will be able to enjoy buns topped with sugar syrup, as well as pink or brown icing..
If you are an exotic lover, then in the Icelandic capital you can taste Viking cuisine - bovine eggs soaked in yogurt, pickled seal fins, blood pudding, etc..
In Iceland you can eat:
- in cafes and restaurants where you can order national dishes and dishes of almost all cuisines of the world (Indian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Italian and even vegetarian restaurants are open in the country, in Reykjavik in particular);
- in eateries and places where you can buy fast food (lovers of Asian food can easily find Thai fast foods here).
While vacationing in Iceland, you should visit a restaurant “Pearl”, which is located in Reykjavik on top of a giant hot water tank. This restaurant is revolving, due to which your meal will acquire a special “smack”.
Since it is too expensive to constantly eat in local cafes and restaurants, it is advisable to purchase food in the chains of budget supermarkets - Bonus and Kronan. And fish is best bought in fish shops or bazaars - here you will be amazed by the variety of choices.
Drinks in Iceland
Popular drinks for Icelanders are tap water (it is the cleanest water in the world and the safest to drink), coffee, brennivin (local potato vodka).
You can buy alcoholic beverages in the country in licensed bars, restaurants, VinBud duty-free shops (their cost is very high). To save money, it is advisable to purchase alcoholic drinks in duty-free shops upon arrival at the international airport..
Food tour to Iceland
Going on a food tour “Taste of Iceland”, you will taste both traditional dishes and some culinary delights. In Iceland you can taste “volcanic” bread, as well as enjoy unique caramel made from rhubarb and taste local beer brewed with Icelandic aromatic herbs. In addition to the experience of the tasted food, you will experience positive emotions from sightseeing (as part of this tour, you will go on an excursion to the Eyjafjallajokull volcano).
Iceland is famous for its many natural attractions - nature reserves, waterfalls, geysers, volcanoes, lakes, as well as delicious and unique food.
